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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
- to make a child sleepy
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- do not exceed recommended dose
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
- to make a child sleepy
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Stop use and ask a doctor if- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
- nasal congestion
- stuffy nose
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- nasal congestion
- stuffy nose
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
History
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Childrens Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion Manufacturers
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Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc
Childrens Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion | Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc
find right dose on chart below mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful take every 4 hours do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours Age (yr) Dose (mL or tsp) children under 4 years do not use children 4 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor children 6 to 11 years 5 mL (1 tsp) adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL (2 tsp)Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
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